News on Community Fisheries
24 Nov 2008
Tuna commission comes up with "a disgrace, not a decision"
The commission tasked with preventing a collapse of the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery today opted for catch quotas still far higher than its own scientists recommend and leaving industrial fleets free to scoop up tuna at the height of its spawning period.
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03 Oct 2008
Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue Expands its Reach - Meetings planned this fall for Southeast Asia and the Americas Region
The world's shrimp aquaculture industry leaders and other stakeholders will meet in South America and Southeast Asia this fall to develop standards for shrimp farming that has a minimal impact on the environment and society.
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26 Jun 2008
Flags of convenience fly in face of fisheries protection
Maritime security and the future of fisheries are coming under increasing threat from vessels flying flags of convenience. Real and Present Danger: Flag State Failure and Maritime Security and Safety, a joint WWF and International Transport Workers’ Federation study, found ships under flags of convenience were also involved in piracy, people trafficking and arms smuggling. » Read more
Publications on Community Fisheries
01 Jun 2006
Community Fisheries Program Factsheet
WWF is working hand-in-hand with fishing communities to develop well-managed fisheries and create new economic incentives for a sustainable future. » Read more
12 May 2005
Working the market
Facts and information on WWF's work on market incentives as drivers of change in fisheries » Read more
Working the market
Facts and information on WWF's work on market incentives as drivers of change in fisheries » Read more
